Society and Parenthood: Why Is the Choice Still a Battlefield?
In a country where tradition and conservative values still hold sway, the right to choose whether to have children or not remains a hot-button issue. The church and society insist that a ‘real family’ means having kids. But what if that’s not everyone’s choice? Is parenthood a personal right or a social obligation?
Guests on the show “Pulse of Serbia Weekend” peeled back the layers of this debate. Jelena Trivan, Gordana Čomić, Ja Marđonović, and Ivan Panić agree on one thing – the right to choose is an inviolable human right, but society still struggles to accept it.
Čomić points out that society must recognize the needs of all citizens and create an atmosphere where people feel good, without pressure to have children. Marđonović adds that parenthood isn’t just about economics; it’s about emotional maturity and love. “The easiest part is giving birth, the hardest is being a parent,” she says.
Trivan goes further, arguing that economic reasons aren’t the main problem. The real drama is emotional loneliness and avoidance of responsibility. Children were born during wars and crises, and economic factors never dominated. Today, people shy away from closeness and love, which is the true crisis of modern society.
Influencer Ivan Panić spices things up by saying people often impose their choices on others to justify their own actions. He stresses that everyone has the right to decide but must respect others’ choices.
This isn’t just a local issue. Some places even propose legal bans on abortion and criminal penalties, making the situation more complex.
In short, society is stuck between old norms and modern realities. Until we learn to respect different choices, building healthy families and happy communities will be tough.
What do you think? Is the right to choose parenthood truly inviolable, or does society have a say? Drop a comment, share a joke, or just stir the pot a little!
Key facts:
- The right to choose parenthood is a human right, but society often pressures individuals.
- Emotional maturity and love outweigh economic factors.
- Modern society suffers from loneliness and avoidance of responsibility.
- Some countries propose abortion bans and criminal sanctions.
- Respecting diverse choices is key to a healthy community.
This topic is burning hot and deserves attention because it affects the future of every family and society as a whole.
